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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 366.72 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 366.72 and 235.73 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 366.72 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/366.72 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 366.72 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 86,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,446.91/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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